Naval Energy Strategic Roadmap - US Department of the Navy ...

Setting Department of the Navy’s
Energy Course
Three major strategies underlie DON’s Energy Program for Security and Independence:
increasing the energy efficiency of tactical and shore systems; increasing the use of
alternative energy; and steadfast environmental stewardship. These strategies contribute
to the energy security of shore facilities; foster independence from petroleum fuel and its
associated supply tail; and form the basis of the energy program.
1. Energy Efficiency. Increased energy efficiency in
maritime, aviation, and expeditionary systems increases
the combat effectiveness of Naval forces by reducing
the frequency of fuel re-supplies. Energy efficient
shore facilities contribute to operational effectiveness
by reducing the resources needed to sustain support
operations. DON will develop and deploy new energy
efficient technologies for tactical systems and adopt
comprehensive energy efficient technologies, systems,
and processes for its shore facilities.
SAN DIEGO, CA Solar photovoltaic power systems (SPVPS)
installed at Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) are utilized to
generate alternative energy to supply power to the base’s
buildings.
2. Alternative Energy. Alternative energy is energy
derived from non-petroleum sources. Increasing
the use of alternative energy reduces our overall
Naval dependence on petroleum, and mitigates the
risks posed by vulnerable energy supplies for shore
facilities. Alternative energy sources include, but are
not limited to, wind, solar, geothermal, wave energy,
tidal currents, nuclear energy, and biofuels derived
from algae, camelina, and other feedstocks.
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